Knowledge Lawyer

Department

Trusts & Estates

Sub-Department

Non-Contentious

Contract Type

Part Time / Permanent

Location

Exeter

Job Summary

What youll do

Ashfords Trusts and Estates team is seeking to recruit a KnowledgeLawyer based in our Exeter office on a part time basis (3-4 days per week).

Our busy and well-respected Trusts and Estates team is known for working with families over many generations looking after their national and international assets to create strategic and practical solutions to the issues our clients face.

The team advise on wills and succession planning trusts probate and the administration of estates tax tax risk planning the structing of art heritage cultural or other unique assets and wealth preservation more generally.

In this non-fee earning role you will be part of the firms established Knowledge Management team providing knowledge and training support to the Trusts and Estates department on the non-contentious side.

Motivated and proactive you will keep the departments fee earners up to date with the latest legal developments and market practice. You will ensure that they have the information and knowledge resources they need to deliver technically excellent legal advice to our clients by raising awareness of new developments providing regular updates and training and producing and maintaining internal protocols guidance notes precedents and templates.

Who you are

As a qualified and experienced Private Wealth lawyer you will have the ability to understand and relate to internal and external clients needs and demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent client care. With good project management skills you will have shown your ability to cope with pressures arising from handling multiple tasks and conflicting deadlines. Highly organised and with an eye for detail you will be able to develop and implement effective systems to organise your work and meet users needs whilst having a flexible and adaptable attitude to your work.

Working as part of the Knowledge Management team and alongside colleagues across the Trusts and Estates team you will be known for being positive proactive and a team player keen to contribute and work collaboratively across all levels of the firm. With strong written and verbal communication and influencing skills you are experienced in forging effective working relationships with partners colleagues and clients and quickly gain an understanding of their needs and perspectives. As a Professional Support Lawyer you will be a vital resource for the team and enjoy a varied and interesting workload.

Your Career. Our Commitment.

At Ashfords we believe in more than just doing great work - we believe in building a great place to work.

When you join us you become part of a team where everything we do is underpinned by our four core values: Be Open Think Team Make a Difference and Always Grow. These values shape who we are and how we work - they guide our decisions influence our culture and drive the way we support our people clients and communities.

With a clear focus on innovation community involvement and supporting a healthy work-life balance we are committed to building an environment where our people can have a rewarding and meaningful career.

Whilst we recognise that every career journey is unique we will be ambitious for you giving you the tools trust and opportunities to develop your career your way.

Our goal To help you realise your full potential as part of a forward-thinking team.

Our offer

We know that our people are at the heart of everything we do and thats why were committed to supporting your wellbeing growth and work-life balance.

Beyond our benefits package youll be encouraged no matter what your role or career level to get involved in our Responsible Business programme where youll support initiatives such as charity fundraising environmental causes and our employee led diversity and inclusion groups.

You can find out more about our benefits by visiting the Reward & Wellbeing page on our website.

Whats next

Our recruitment process typically involves two stages which are designed not only to explore your skills and experience but also to give you a real insight into what its like to work at Ashfords. Throughout the process our dedicated Talent Attraction team will be here to support you every step of the way.

We believe that building a firm with a wide range of perspectives backgrounds and experiences drives innovation and strengthens our teams and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

To support your growth we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential so even if you dont feel you match all the requirements of the job role wed still love to hear from you.

At Ashfords were committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected valued and empowered to succeed.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to discuss anything regarding your application please contact us at .

For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Toby Tompkins Talent Attraction Manager via email:.

Or apply now and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

Required Experience:

IC